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- Get Inspired with 10 Powerful Tony Robbins Quotes - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Anthony RobbinsAnthony Robbins is an authority on the psychology of leadership, negotiations, organizational turnaround, and peak performance. He has impacted the lives of nearly 50 million people from 80 countries with his public speaking engagements and live appearances, along with his audiotape products and ...
Views: 7083(4 votes) - How to be kind to others? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dia ThabetAre you a kind person? Do you know how to be kind to others? Do people usually tell you that you are kind? What is kindness? Kindness is when you do something positive to someone else or to yourself. Kindness is an act of goodwill that can help and makes a positive difference in someone’s ...
Views: 1867(4 votes) - Need Inspiration and Motivation? Read These Stories of Success - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Lori Anne ChanceI’ve seen it time and time again – women who lose their inspiration, their passion for life. Instead of focusing on goals that will help them feel fulfilled, they are mired in the demands of everyday life. In addition, they often fear the thought of trying to achieve something new, special, ...
Views: 3222(4 votes) - Question Your Way to Success - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Robert AffolterI've come to believe that we are intelligent. By that I mean that part of us is part of a creative intelligence that created the universe. That intelligent part of us is the source of true inspiration. It is the source of major achievement because it gives us the vision of our heart's ...
Views: 1971(4 votes) - Signs From the Universe Are Everywhere - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Maria ErvingSigns from the Universe is everywhere - pay attention. Be aware of what is coming your way today, as the universe is constantly giving us hints and clues of the next step to take and where we're headed. A lot of people are not aware of these subtle signs that is revealed to us all the time so ...
Views: 12855(4 votes) - ***Words That Inspire Me During Times of Stress - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Janet NestorJanet Gallagher Nestor, MA, LPC, DCEP Holistic Mental Health Therapist Just like most of humanity, my response varies on different days depending on what I am experiencing, where I am and what I am doing. My goal is to stay centered and balanced, but sometimes I choose to employ my ...
Views: 4033(15 votes) - 5 Facts about your happiness - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Elmira Strange“That’s life!” says my grandma whilst she is watching sad or upsetting movies. “That’s life!!” she says when she is watching TV programs where everyone is shouting at each other whilst trying to work out who is the father of the newborn baby. Yes, this might be ‘Life’ for many people, but ...
Views: 1311(3 votes) - Clues - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2013 from Joe VitaleThe Universe gives clues to you all the time. You have to notice them. What you do with them is up to you. That’s free will. Here’s an example: Recently I was talking to Pat O’Bryan about this and that when he mentioned he visited famed luthier Tony Nobles. Tony showed him his ...
Views: 1345(3 votes) - Conversations with V! ~ For Greater Success – Much More is Required of You! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2010 from Val McLeodGlobally we are facing tough times. But even in the midst of misery, you can have the confidence in knowing that no matter what happens – you can make it! – you will stand! In order to stay focused and fruitful during life’s rough spots, it is critical to build an infrastructure that will ...
Views: 1835(3 votes) - Let Your Creativity Flourish with Your Inner Magical Child - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Astra NiedraWe all have different facets to our psyche and by the time we become adults we identify with only a few of them, having pushed away those we either think we no longer need or those parts of us we find problematic in some way. Creativity is something we all had as children but because it is an ...
Views: 1385(3 votes) - MEDITATION: A TIME FOR LOVE - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from joseph namzoffBy Mother Clare Watts Though many people every day all over the world sit on floors, on cushions, on their heels or on chairs in an attempt to enter into some level of inner stillness or broadened consciousness, very few actually ever manage to go very far into that sought-after state. Most ...
Views: 1109(3 votes) - SUCCESS And The Power Of Belief (Part 3 of 3) - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2015 from Darren O ConnellIn order for you to succeed, you will also need to have a great confidence and reassurance in yourself and your ideas, and depending on your chosen road to success you may also require the ability to sway other people around to your way of thinking. How can you gain the confidence and the ...
Views: 1480(3 votes) - That's IMPOSSIBLE..Oh Really? - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Timothy SmithSome Thoughts and Quotes on the word IMPOSSIBLE The next time someone tells you something is impossible, just Smile, nod your head and move on. In your mind you can thank them for the motivation to prove their statement wrong. After al who mare they and HOW do they know for certain that ...
Views: 1833(3 votes) - The 3 Simplest Words You Must Use Every Day If You Want Success. - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Thomas AndersonMindset The Power Of Your Thinking...The Results Of Your Doing! Today, we’re going to discuss what it takes to think the right way in order to achieve all your dreams. There is a particular mindset principle that we’d like to focus on in this e-book. It’s a principle based not upon ...
Views: 2587(3 votes) - Two Ears, One Mouth - Why Is That? - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Judge JWhy is that we have two ears and one mouth? Quite an interesting phenomena, isn't it? It's definitely something to ponder. I'm sure there is some really good scientific reason for it, but I can only tell you what I was told when I was growing up: God gave us two ears and one mouth so ...
Views: 2014(3 votes) - Want a Great Life? Follow Your Intuition! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Lynn RobinsonThink of someone you know who leads a successful life. They probably have an enviable aura of calm and peacefulness, yet somehow they seem to sparkle with infectious energy. They enjoy life and they love to share that joy with others. Does that sound like you? It could be, because you have ...
Views: 1527(3 votes) - Energize Your Life By Understanding Drive vs. Passion - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumI have been talking a lot lately with women who are telling me that they are working hard, quite often achieving their goals, and yet still not feeling successful, accomplished, or good about what they are doing. A typical story goes like this: You decide that you want to accomplish a big ...
Views: 4477(11 votes) - Give Words of Encouragement to Empower Others - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceFacebook is such a fantastic community for making inspiring connections with others.. There are so many in the community who desire to make a difference to the lives of others and themselves. acquaintances who I've had minimal conversations with regularly now take a minute out of theirhectic ...
Views: 2465(11 votes) - Owning Your Mastery – Now is the Time! - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Dr Kelli - The Angel Whisperer®This year is a master number 11 and as such we are coming into our own mastery this year, dear ones. A time to release and let go of all unnecessary items, past issues or anything that may be holding your vibration in a lower frequency. This year’s masters vibration has a lot of people wondering ...
Views: 1643(8 votes) - Brain Injuries: Victory or Survival? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Zeeva International aka Zeeva Natasha ZazhinneSurvival. Are you a survivor? Survival’s crucial. It means we make it. We make it through something others don’t. There’s some kind of glory in being a survivor. We wear our survival like a badge of honor. We join with other survivors to celebrate our survival, to celebrate our making it and ...
Views: 1670(10 votes) - Discovering "The Road Not Taken" - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Hal PriceAll creatures come into this world instinctively knowing their TRUE PURPOSE. As humans, we allow our EGO to take us down a path that separates us from our own Divine Purpose. We lose connection with the natural gifts and talents that we came to support our AUTHENTIC LIFE OF PASSION! We ...
Views: 1349(5 votes) - EVERYDAY INTUITION - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Jim WawroOne of the greatest misconceptions about intuition is the notion that you have to wait for an inspiration to decide come to you, that you can’t simply ask your inner voice for an intuition whenever you need it. Have you ever tried to simply ask for an intuition just when you needed it? Before ...
Views: 1381(5 votes) - Motivational & Inspiring Quotes – 20 Thoughts to Inspire Success in Anything - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Matthew Toone“If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” ~ Thomas A. Edison “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ...
Views: 4047(5 votes) - The Strange Reason Why Waking Up Early Will Help You Find Success - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Marc-Andre TerriaultI was talking with someone the other day who was telling me how upset he was because he had to wake up 10 minutes earlier in the morning. He told me that the line at the coffee shop (Tim Hortons) was getting longer and longer and he couldn't afford to arrive late at work anymore... It's ...
Views: 2254(5 votes) - You’ve Got iMail! - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Lynn RobinsonWe’ve all had those times when we’ve thought and thought about a decision and just can’t seem to land on the right answer. It’s as if we’re so caught up in logic, facts, and data we can’t see the proverbial trees for the forest. During those periods when you feel stuck, listen for I-Mail. It ...
Views: 1518(5 votes) - 2 Steps to Lift Your Emotions – Instantly! - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Roger SeipThere’s a timeless principle that successful people live by, that I realized can be used as an immediate and powerful boost to your self-esteem and your emotions. Volumes have been written and spoken about this principle over the millennia, but I still see people not understanding or ...
Views: 1738(7 votes) - Drink Healthy Champagne! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Patrick Driessen"I had taken two finger-bowls of champagne, and the scene had changed before my eyes into something significant, elemental, and profound.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald My Life Lesson #37 is: ‘Drink Champagne for no reason at all’ (http://tinyurl.com/c5nxmx). The history behind this life lessons is ...
Views: 5849(7 votes) - A Reason To Believe - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2010 from Patricia ClappA Reason To Believe Amidst the chaos of our lives, we must be steadfast on our quest to find reasons to believe. Even in the gloomiest of times when there does not seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel, you have to look for that glimmer of hope. Because, at times, that is all we ...
Views: 1601(9 votes) - Are You Following Your Divine Guidance? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Dr Kelli - The Angel Whisperer®What have you been receiving time after time but ignoring? How many times have you followed your guidance? The angels are giving you guidance all the time; do you notice their guidance? What have you been receiving time after time but ignoring? You probably have been receiving this guidance ...
Views: 1459(9 votes) - Is it the Recession… or Are You Limiting Your Possibilities for Your New Job? - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2009 from Lisa BradleyIf you're a looking for a new job it can feel impossible right now… what if it’s not? Here are some steps to Un-limiting Your Possibilities, and getting a great job even during this recession. The biggest block people often have about their future possibilities is thinking that what they ...
Views: 791(13 votes) - "Example of not giving up" - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Robert ComraddExample of not giving up When I worked at a tire manufacturing plant, I had a friend who started a business selling clothes. He had worked at the tire plant for years. He contributed to his 401k and saved a percentage of his take-home pay to finance his future business. For his privacy, I ...
Views: 5295(2 votes) - Blueprint of Your Destiny! - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyDifferent sources, which have survived the centuries, bear witness to the invisible and often impalpable reality behind appearances. Engravings found on the walls of Pyrenean caves reflect the work of healers, as do descriptions in ancient Egyptian scrolls. The methods of treatment that act upon ...
Views: 1195(4 votes) - ***Living a Purposeful Life - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Karen Mehringer, MASurrounded by royal blue water extending beyond the horizon in all directions, no land in sight, I gaze at the path of diamonds dancing on the ocean’s surface. The sun radiating on my skin feels like a warm cashmere sweater. It is August 19, 1998, and I am on my first ocean passage of a ...
Views: 4721(4 votes) - 10 Quotes on Self Awareness - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Alvah ParkerThe key to meaningful work and a fulfilling life is first to become more self aware. Really understanding yourself and what is important to you in your life and in your work is the key to getting satisfaction out of work and life. Over the years many people have talked about different aspects ...
Views: 1303(4 votes) - A Big Dream - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Fireflies TeamArnold was born on July 30, 1947 in a small second floor apartment of a large house in an isolated village in Austria. Growing up the second of two sons, his abusive father made it clear that he favored the older brother and beat and taunted Arnold often calling him “Cinderella.” Following ...
Views: 813(2 votes) - An Enlivening Force: Cultivating Inspiration - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWe all know inspiration when we feel it. It is a force that enlivens us and activates us to do something—we might dance, sing, paint the house, or envision a new career. We might call an old friend or plan a trip abroad. Whatever the case, doing what we do from a place of inspiration makes all ...
Views: 737(2 votes) - An Immovable Will - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferAn immovable will is something that we must possess in order to achieve the things of our greatest desires and fantasies. To have an immovable will does not mean that you are simply a stubborn person, it mean that you have a determination that is so deeply rooted to your core that it has become ...
Views: 1734(4 votes) - Anxiety & Inspiration - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Jonathan M FlaksI kicked off the first session of a series of teleseminars I call “Monday Morning Mini-Motivational Meetings,” or M5 for short. The purpose of M5 is to spend 15 minutes – no more, no less – getting people excited and amped up for the week so they can be more productive, positive, and focused in ...
Views: 1628(2 votes) - Are You Aware of Your Vibrational Signature? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Zoe RouthYou can sense Roslyn from out in the carpark. She is a tornado of stress and drama. Her energy whips up a frenzy around her and the more intense the chaos, the more focused she becomes in the eye of the storm. And when she leaves, there is an eerie stillness. Roslyn's vibrational signature is ...
Views: 1774(8 votes) - Are You Really Following Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA version of this post was first published on the blog Patricia's Wisdom on June 5, 2009. Many of us live ignoring our intuition and our dreams. And then we wonder why we're not happy. But as you can see by the story below, when we open ourselves up to our dreams, a lot more opens up for us ...
Views: 600(2 votes) - Art of Winning - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2010 from Kaushal ArasThere is one player in the world of sports that I am very inspired by and recommend emulating his work ethic. Roger Federer’s loss to Nadal during his sixth consecutive Wimbledon Finals was an epic encounter and a painful loss. He however came back strongly from his defeat to win an Olympic Gold ...
Views: 2110(6 votes) - Be aware of yourself - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2012 from Angela Schulz-HenkeThe challenge could actually be to manifest as being torn between having fun and having too much work! Your consciousness wants to go out and jump but your sub- consciousness might just say "Not until you get ALL your work done!" Hence the mantra is about finding the balance. Will you find ...
Views: 1816(2 votes) - Be willing to explore all opportunities. - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gwen Thibeaux"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." – Thomas Edison What a great quote. It certainly explains why so many opportunities get overlooked, right? It is easier to avoid new opportunities than to explore new ones, especially if a lot of ...
Views: 1716(2 votes) - Beating Depression VS Beating Desperation, There Is A Difference - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Daniel HerznerI'll admit; there isn't much I know about how to beat depression. What I do know of it, those who suffer depression find themselves in an almost daily struggle dealing with the affliction. I wish there were words of liberation I could offer those folks...but I don't have any. I'd be remiss if I ...
Views: 1621(2 votes) - Being Your Own Boss vs. Getting A Job - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Kasi PhillipsIn a split second I discovered something very valuable and detrimental to my success as an entrepreneur. A quick story about how I came to this conclusion. A couple of years ago I was employed in the transportation industry for nine years.In the beginning I was happy with the job like most ...
Views: 1484(2 votes) - Blessings - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Michelle GottliebHow often do you stop and count your blessings? Once a day? Once a month? Never? We need to be aware of how much we have to be thankful for. Can you stand up every morning without pain? What a blessing! Do you have two legs to stand on? Do you have a roof over your head and food in your ...
Views: 1637(6 votes) - Business Affirmations that Work - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Powerteam InternationalWith the media’s projections of today’s economy, it will be easy to view the current financial situation in a state of scarcity. The good news is, you can make a choice to believe in the scarcity or the abundance in any situation, and whatever you think, you’re right! Try repeating these ...
Views: 2986(4 votes) - Can Contributing to Others Help You? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Carl BonifaceI went for a wonderful long walk to Bal Harbour shops along the East coast of Miami, which incidentally includes a nudist beach, this morning. It was bright, sunny and warm to the delight of the other walkers, runners, cyclists, beach goers, tramps, and lifeguards. By the time I had arrived at ...
Views: 1956(6 votes) - Change, Not Fear - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Cherokee BillieWith our country in economic chaos, like we’ve never seen before in our lifetime, now more then ever we need to be praying that God blesses our new president with divine guidance. No president since Franklin Roosevelt has faced the challenges that are ahead for President Elect Barack Obama. We ...
Views: 1161(4 votes) - Choosing to be Chosen - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Terri Britt“Okay, ladies, today we’re going on an adventure!” I exclaimed to a small group of women sitting in front of me on the patio of a local bookstore. All of them were excited, but had no idea what to expect. This wasn’t any ordinary group. These women were a part of my intensive Enlightened Mom ...
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